Jeff Chandler
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961) was an American actor, film producer and singer best remembered for playing Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950), for which he was Oscar nominated. He was one of Universal Pictures's most popular male stars of the 1950s, his best known other credits including Sword in the Desert (1948), Deported (1950), Female on the Beach (1955) and Away All Boats (1956). In addition to his acting, he was known for his good looks, his distinguished gray hair, and for his musical recordings. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Chandler (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: December 15, 1918
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Known For
Rat Pack
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford together form the "rat pack": they sing the most popular hits of the moment, star in the most profitable Hollywood films and are already making a splash on television . This documentary, produced by a recognized specialist in the history of Hollywood, recounts the exceptional destiny of this informal group which flirted with the greats of this world, notably through Sinatra, personal friend of American President Kennedy.
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being the leader of a trio to a solo vocalist, and his growing popularity with the record-buying public. Numbers include: "Sweet Lorraine," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and "Pretend."
Sword in the Desert
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
A middle-aged genius goes to college for the first time.
What's My Line?
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
Man in the Shadow
In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
Broken Arrow
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Return to Peyton Place
Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.
The World of Hammer
The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill
as Lewis Jackman
as David
as Sam Christy
as Luke Darcy
as Karl Wirtz
as Lon Bennett
as Maj. Pike Yarnell
as Mark Moore / Scott Moorehouse
as Mike Dandridge
as Ben Sadler
as Sal Satori
as James Gordon Blane
as Major Clint Drango
as First Sgt. Emmett Bell
as Capt. Jebediah S. Hawks
as Rick Todd
as Self - Singer
as Roy Glennister
as Narrator
as Drummond Hall
as Jonathan Dartland
as Self
as Marcian
as Jason Starbuck
as Cochise
as Major Howell Brady
as Duke Mullane
as Jonathan Westgate
as Steve Kimberly
as Cmdr. David Porter
as Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
as Lt. Campbell
as Cochise
as Nightclub Patron
as Tamerlane
as Coke Mason
as Steve Kent
as Tenga
as Vic Smith
as Maj. Henry Kenniston
as Self
as Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
as Cochise
as Self - Mystery Guest
as Chief MacRae
as Kurta
as Police Officer #66
as John Jones aka The Knuckle
as Al Conway, henchman
as Turk
as Singer (uncredited)